New Books from Arts Library on Civil Defense and Local History
New Books from Arts Library highlights include Survival Under Atomic Attack a government pamphlet offering simple steps for civilian protection on Thanksgiving Day 1950. It urges shielded stance drop to ground bury face and notes it can be read in minutes. Other titles include Engineering Mechanics Annals of Sandy Spring The Rio Grande and gifts to the Maryland Collection. The library closes Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Office
United States
Sandy Spring
W. H. Farquhar
Maryland
Lyceum
Society of Friends
Edgar Brown
West 14Th Street
Rio Grande
Laura Gilpin
Sim Juan Mountains
Colorado
Gulf of Mexico
John Shellman Baer
Thanksgiving reflections and winter stargazing guide
A reflective piece ties Thanksgiving to resilience amid inflation and fear, urging gratitude and faith. It then shifts to a November skywatch, detailing Orion, Taurus, the Hyades, Aldebaran, Sirius, Castor and Pollux, Capella, Perseus, Cassiopeia, the Big Dipper, and the Leonid meteor shower with timing and characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiades
Orion
Atlas
Hiades
Aldebaran
Orton
Sirius
Willise
Auriga
Perseus
Cassiopeia
Public thanks for Get Out the Vote campaign publicity
Joseph D. Baker II, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, thanks The News staff for publicity support during the recent Get Out the Vote campaign. He notes the campaign’s success and expresses gratitude for widespread cooperation and reader engagement. November 17, Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Baker II
Frederick
Statements Filed By Four More Election Candidates
Four candidates filed expenditures with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. James McSherry, an unsuccessful House of Delegates candidate, reported $400.03 including $180 party contribution. Edwin F. Nikirk, unsuccessful State's Attorney candidate, reported $773.49 with $290 party contribution. Mrs. Mary H. Gregory, elected to the Orphans Court, spent $167 including a $90 item. The House of Delegates candidate listed $235.25 with $150 in party contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
James McSherry
House of Delegates
Edwin F. Nikirk
Mary H. Gregory
Orphans Court
Mary H. Grego
County Senior 4-H Club Elects Officers
The Frederick County Senior 4-H Club met November 15 with opening prayers and the 4-H pledge. James Montgomery presided as president. officers elected include vice president Boyd Smith secretary Doris Burrier and treasurer James Stop. Committees were named for decorations Christmas party and a 4-H signs project along county highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
James Montgomery
John Barker
Boyd Smith
Jimmy Schaeffer
Arthur House
Rendall Rhoderick
Jover Wiles
Oneda Albaugh
Pauline Tome
Doris Burrier
Francis Montgomery
James Stop
Peggy Garst
John Burrier
Mary Louise Young
James Schaeffer
Local government action and a tragic rail incident in 1900
Fifty years ago the Board of Aldermen graded West Fourth Street to Gros Park and approved a new McMurray Street linking West South Street to Madison Avenue. The anticipated Catoctin Furnace sale halted as Blue Mountain Iron and Steel objected to advertising. A Monrovia railroad worker on RB and Railroad improvements was decapitated by a Baltimore passenger train. Charles A Bruchey, son of the nightwatchman, enlisted for five years in the Marine Corps. Frank Bentz, an employee of Lowenstein and Wertheimer, was assaulted on Market Street with a razor by a drunken man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth
Gros Park
McMurray Street
West South Street
Madison Avenue
Catoctin
Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company
Monrovia
Baltimore
Charles A Bruchey
Adam Bruchey
Marine Corps
Frank Bentz
Lowenstein and Wertheimer
Market Street
Local 1930 county items note road work and jurors
Twenty years ago the present and newly elected County Commissioners toured the county roads to inaugurate a program of stone road building. Circuit Court jurors for December were drawn from Frederick district: Charles E. Burger, Francis X. Staley, Harry T. James, C. Warren Paylor, B. Frank Doll. Thieves raided Walter Pittinger near Liberty taking 70 chickens. Mrs William J Brown, chair of correction for the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs, spoke on jail conditions noting only one real mattress in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of County Commissioners
Frederick
Charles E. Burger
Francis X. Staley
Harry T. James
C. Warren Paylor
B. Frank Doll
Walter Pittinger
Liberty
William J. Brown
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Dorothy Dix on why women should avoid early divorce
Dorothy Dix explains four reasons to consider divorce as a last resort. She argues divorce rarely brings happiness, hurts children, and can worsen a woman's status, while many marriages can be salvaged with patience and reflection. She cautions against hasty splits for trivial grievances and urges evaluating husbands’ true intentions and potential for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Sam
Dracedy
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Harmony Grove Homemakers Club Meeting Recap
The Harmony Grove Homemakers club held its November 17 meeting at Mrs Edward Gittings home with eleven members and eight visitors. President Mrs Clarence Faves led group singing and readings, noted donated books for the Book Wagon, and discussed a fruits and vegetables demonstration. The club favored a constitutional amendment from the county council, voted $5 for Community Chest, and heard a Housecleaning Aids demonstration. The next meeting moves to Dec 8 at Mrs Millard Crum’s home, with plans by Family Relations Recreation and International Relations chairs, and a Christmas party scheduled for Dec 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Grove Club
Harmony Grove Homemakers' Club
Edward Gittings
Clarence Faves
United Nations
Hanks
Millard Crum
Acheson policy calls stir in Washington debate
Washington notes critique of Secretary of State Acheson as he urges re examination of foreign policy. Calls for direct bipartisan talks with leaders to build cooperation, warning against partisan conferences and urging daily reexamination amid tense international relations and shifting Far East policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Acheson
Congress
Democratic Party
Messrs. Dulles
Cooper
Department of State
Senate
House
First Water Show At Hood On November 24
About 30 students will swim in this year's first water show November 24 at 4 30 p m in Hudson pool at Hood College The revue style program includes several routines a duet a trio group swimming and diving It marks the initial effort of Hood College Rhythmic Swimming Club and the newly formed Swim Workshop Officers include President Miss Joan Ball Connellsville Pa and Secretary Miss Diane Bruhiwer Jamaica N Y The Swim Workshop is directed by Miss Ball with officers Secretary Miss Katherine Terrett Baltimore and musician Miss Marion McDonnell Hamden Conn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Pool
Hood College
Rhythmic Swimming Club
world+ shop group
Rhythmic Club
Joan Ball
Connellsville
Pas
Diane Bruhiwer
Jamaica
Carolyn Wunderly
Concord
Mass
Miss Ball
Katherine Terrett
Baltimore
Marion McDonnell
Hamden
Conn
Repeat Buyer Of Angus Stock Recorded At Charles Town Sale
Dan FL Wight of Monncacy Farms, Frederick, announced the repeat buyer of Aberdeen Angus breeding stock at the sale to Mathias Mountain View Farm in Charles Town, West Virginia. The bull was the second in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias
Aberdeen
West Virginia
Wight
Mountain View
Charles Town
W. Va
Dan FL Wight
Monncacy Farms
Frederick
Ladies Night Held By Supervisors
The first ladies night of the Monocacy Valley Association's supervisor section was at Hotel Frederick. About 145 supervisors and wives attended for dinner and entertainment, with Joe Stephens and Dave Hagan providing music. Prizes, a home life film, and favors followed the meal. Clinton M Rhoads chaired the program committee with Henry Davis Guy Neal Harry Lamb bright. John F Stevens of Ox Fibre was association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monocacy Valley Association
Hotel Frederick
Joe Stephens
Dave Hagan
Clinton M. Rhoads
Henry Davis
Guy Neal
Harry Lambright
John F. Stevens
Ox Fibre
Hymn Sing Precedes Frederick County Mass Meeting
A fifteen minute hymn sing will precede the Mass Meeting of Evangelism by Frederick county Methodists on Sunday evening December 3 at Calvary Methodist Church. Rev. J F Haas leads. ministers include Rev Gene Stewart Rev John Kuschel Rev John Squires with Rev Hart Chandler presenting Advance for Christ. The sermon will be preached by Rev Frederick Brown Harris from Foundry Methodist Church Washington DC. Harris is a longtime Senate chaplain and author of Prayers offered in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Calvary Methodist Church
J. F. Haas
Jesus
W. DeWitt Dickey
Walkersville
Gene Stewart
Trinity Methodist Church
Frederick
John Kuschel
Urbana
John Squires
Doubs
Hart Chandler
Evangelism
West Washington
The
Methodist Church
Advance For Christ
Frederick Brown Harris
Foundry Methodist Church
Washington
D.C
Harris
United States Senate
Senate
Auto Output Passes 6 Million For Year
Detroit reports the 1950 passenger car production exceeded 6 million units as year end demand remains uncertain. With new models rolling out, dealers hold about 500000 cars in stock or in transit, 76000 fewer than last year, while retailers have sold more cars in the first 10 months than any prior full year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Many Matters Before Legion Auxiliary Unit
American Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Unit No 11 held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. The unit will visit Montevue today to present entertainment and refreshments and plans to visit the Home for the Aged and the Sons of the Legion soon. It will donate 5 to the Gift Shop at Perry Point Hospital. Several members were ill and flowers were sent. A card party is set for Dec 12 at the homes of Mrs Madeline Gilbert and Mrs Effie Gastley. The Western Maryland District meeting is Dec 10 at the Frederick Legion Home. Mrs Gilbert the membership chair announced 180 members to date. A Christmas party will be held Dec 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
American Legion Auxilary
Teguar
Montevue
Sons of the Legion
Perry Point Hospital
Madeline Gilbert
Effie Gastley
Maryland
Frederick Legion
Gilbert
Hood College student teachers at Frederick High School
Nineteen Hood seniors begin teaching Monday as part of the Hood College student teacher program. Frederick High hosts three visiting teachers from Texas, New Jersey and Rhode Island while Miss Lorraine Moberly starts at Woodland Way Junior High in Rehagristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Texas
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Frederick High School
Hood College
Hood
Lorraine Moberly
Monroe Street
Woodland Way
Hagerstown
Catherine Middlehauf
Donna Fogle
Walkersville
Hampstead Hill
Baltimore
Nannette Epstein
Houston
Tex
Inez Gulla
Newark
N. J
Lois Vars
Westerly
R. I
Epstein
Florence Byrd Allen
Gulla
Ruth C. Swank
Vars
Glonnie Weaely
Thanksgiving Gala Planned at Hood College for Holiday Weekend
Hood College schedules a one day break into a gala weekend with activities hosted by Extra-curricular Council led by Elizabeth Hilton. Events include informal tea in Jennie Coblentz lounge, a special Thanksgiving chapel with President Truxal, a 4 football game, a Thanksgiving dinner, Rhythmic Swimming water show, a movie, and a faculty-student party with square dancing in Gambrill gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Elizabeth Hilton
Drexel Hill
Jennie Coblentz
Ruth E. Perry
Coblentz Hall
Bradbeck Hall
Andrew G. Truxal
The
Athletic Association
Rhythmic
Brodbeck Hall
Gambrill Gymnasium
Many Events Given In Honor Of Miss Kelly
The Alpha Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a surprise shower November 13 at Mrs. Bette Zimmerman's home for Miss Barbara Kelly whose marriage to James Kline is set for Thursday. The Lewistown Women’s Club hosted a shower at Mrs. George Green’s home. Mrs. Green's daughter Maxine will attend as a guest. Kelly entertained attendants and bridesmaids at dinner on Rosemont Avenue. A party honored Mr. Kline at the Southern Restaurant. After rehearsal, Mr. and Mrs. H Clifford Kelly hosted the wedding party. Invitations to an at home were issued for Sunday 2 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Theta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Bette Zimmerman
East Second Street
Barbara Kelly
James Kline
Lewistown
Bette Oden
Jane Sherald
Mary Jeanne Galibart
Maxine Green
Elizabeth R. Smith
Rosemont Avenue
Mr. Kline
John Molesworth
Atman
Bernard Kreh
Stanley Sundergill
Robert Troupe
Bernard Kelly
H. Clifford Kelly
Mrs. Kelly
Court News Marriage Licenses and Deeds
Marriage licenses list John C. Riggles and Helen V. Rubek, both 19, of this city, Carroll W. Smith 35 of Frederick Route 4 and Irene E. Frushgur 24 near Myersville, James D. Kline 23 of 441 West South Street and Barbara L. Kelly 21 Rosemont Avenue, John T. Brown 20 and Alice M. Waterman 18 both of Point of Rocks. Property deeds show Louis Henry Remsburg and wife to Lester S. Walker county, $10. Charles F. Miller et al to Albert F. Baker and wife city, 510. Ruth Rebecca Wiles to David C. Klipp and wife city, $10. Clyde D. Maine and wife to Ruth Rebecca Wiles county, $10. Philip F. Lee and wife to Paul F. Foster and wife county, $10. John A. Baker and wife to Pauline L. Cline county, $10. UIT ENTERED An action claiming $400 damages in an Urbana Route 240 accident near Urbana. Sunday entered in Circuit Court by James W. Utterback of Hagerstown against Andrew Booker of Riverhead, N Y. Attachment against non-resident issued and served. Utterback claimed damage to his automobile through attorney M Holmes Fout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Riggles
East Fourth Street
Helen V. Rubeck
Patrick Street
Carroll W. Smith
Frederick
Irene E. Frushgur
Myersville
James D. Kline
West South Street
Barbara L. Kelly
Rosemont Avenue
John T. Brown
Alice M. Waterman
Point of Rocks
Louis Henry Remsburg
Lester S. Walker
Charles F. Miller
Albert F. Baker
Ruth Rebecca Wiles
David C. Klipp
Clyde D. Maine
Philip F. Lee
Paul F. Foster
John A. Baker
Pauline L. Cline
UIT
Urbana
James W. Utterback
Hagerstown
Andrew Booker
Riverhead
N. Y
Utterback
M Holmes Fout
Miss Merilyn Eckard Weds John Moser at Pleasant View Church
Miss Merilyn Elaine Eckard daughter of Mr and Mrs Amidee Eckard Middletown married John Thomas Moser son of Mr and Mrs Wilmer Moser October 28 at Pleasant View Church of the Brethren near Burkittsville The double ring ceremony was led by Rev Carl H Zigler The bride wore bridal satin with fitted bodice and train and carried a white Bible with gardenias Her veil was illusion with orange blossoms and seed pearls She wore pearls as her only jewelry The maid of honor was Miss Jean Eckard Other attendants included Mrs Thomas Dixon and Miss Anna Alexander Bridesmaids wore yellow and lavender tafetta gowns with matching bouquets A reception for about 150 followed at the church basement After a honeymoon in Florida the couple will live at 125 East Patrick Street The bride is a Middletown High School graduate 1950 and works for C and P Telephone The groom a World War II veteran is employed by Frederick Iron and Steel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostt
Jean Eckard
Thomas Dixon
Sykesville
Anna Alexander
Middletown
Dixon
Miss Alexander
Priscilla Zigler
Missionary to India Heard at Chapel Service
Rev. M. P. Davis, an Evangelical and Reformed missionary, spoke at Hood College chapel and to a philosophy class, discussing Indian beliefs such as pantheism and Karma. He noted Gandhi’s influence and the growing recognition of Christianity among Indians after 38 years in the field.
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M. P. Davis
India
Hood College
Mr. Davis
Gandhi
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New Books of Arts Library
Archie Higdon
America
Americans
the News
Dorothy Dix
David Lawrence
Angus
Legion Auxiliary Unit
Local Hood
Weagley
Department of Education
Touchstone
Herald
Miss Vara
Riding Club
Nanette Epstein
Lois Yars
Kelly
Court News
Effie M. Gastley
Ralph M. Gastley
Roy F. Gastley
Fort L. Gastley
Frederick Junk Company
Earl R. Killiam
Carlisle
St. Joseph's College
Emmitsburg
Gilliam
Alton Y Bennett
Gasileys
Asia
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